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12 June 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) formally expresses its full support and solidarity with its affiliate, the National Teachers Union (NATU), in their principled and timely campaign against the harmful budget cuts affecting South Africa’s public education system. NATU has consistently raised the alarm over the deteriorating conditions in many […]

21 MAY 2025   The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) expresses deep concern over the 2025 National Budget – Budget 3.0 – tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana earlier today, 21 May 2025. While the budget may appear to respond to public outcry by affirming the halting of the formerly proposed VAT increase,

01 June 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes Cabinet’s approval of the National Labour Migration Policy (NLMP) White Paper 2025 with a combination of caution and considered interest. As a trade union federation rooted in constitutional democracy, human rights, and inclusive economic development, FEDUSA recognises the complex balance the White Paper attempts to strike between

19 May 2025 As the Minister of Finance prepares to table Budget 3.0 before Parliament on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) urges the government to reject austerity as a fiscal policy response and instead adopt a more inclusive and progressive budgetary framework. The Federation warns that any attempt

16 May 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) welcomes the withdrawal of the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) Board Chairpersons appointments and effectively opening up the process again. FEDUSA affiliate, National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) had written a letter to the minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, expressing

15 May 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) supports its affiliate, the United National Transport Union (UNTU), as the union are in challenging wage negotiations with Transnet. Should the intervention by Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) fail and UNTU members find themselves compelled to embark on industrial action to secure

13 May 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) is gravely concerned by the deteriorating state of the country’s labour market, as confirmed by the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the first quarter of 2025. The latest publication paints a sobering picture of deepening joblessness and persistent labour market exclusion, particularly among

24 April 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes the National Treasury’s reversal of the proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate increase initially outlined in the 2025 National Budget. While FEDUSA welcomes the reprieve this brings to millions of working-class and poor households, we remain deeply concerned about the erratic leadership and policy

03 April 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) is outraged by Transnet’s blatant disregard for collective bargaining and fair labour practices. FEDUSA stands in full support of its affiliate, the United National Transport Union (UNTU), in its fight against the unlawful and unilateral implementation of a wage agreement that was entered into

2 April 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) strongly condemns Parliament’s approval of the 2025 Budget Proposal, which entrenches regressive taxation and austerity measures that will further burden workers and vulnerable communities. The decision to raise VAT to 16% by 2026/27, alongside personal income tax (PIT) bracket creep, will drive up the